Gamescom 2011: Silent Hill: Book of Memories Is Just What Silent Hill Needs

Because you know what a long-standing horror franchise focused around atmosphere and solitude needs: Co-operative multiplayer gameplay! Yes, Silent Hill: Book of Memories is a co-op based action game. Let that sink in for a bit. Now look at this picture of Akira Yamaoka. I assume you’re feeling the same way right now.

On the bright side, WayForward is developing the game, and they’re very skilled at what they do, but even then, I don’t think I can support this product because this isn’t what Silent Hill is about. I understand it’s not a game in the main series, but that doesn’t make this any less disappointing.

Hit the jump for a look at the gameplay and the story (which, as you’d expect, has nothing to do with Silent Hill).

Weekend Contributing Writer at DualShockers. Been gaming since getting an SNES with Super Mario World in the late 90s. My favorite games include Persona 4, Chrono Trigger, Sly 2/3, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and Shining Force.